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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (47613)	1/5/2005 9:22:57 AM
From: Thomas A Watson	Respond to of 50167

Eight days ago a violent earthquake shook the island of Sumatra causing the formation of tsunamis in the Indian Ocean. These tsunamis caused horrific destruction from Thailand to the Horn of Africa. Over 150,000 lives are estimated to be lost and 5 million people are homeless and many without food. Millions are vulnerable to disease. Across the nation flags will fly at half-staff to honor the victims. The entire nation mourns for those who have lost loved ones and we keep all those affected in our prayers. Monday morning President Bush announced that former Presidents Bush and Clinton will head a nationwide charitable effort to help those affected by this disaster. In the coming days both will be asking the American people to donate what they can to those charities helping with the effort. For more information on donating visit the USA Freedom Corps Web site at www.usafreedomcorps.gov These charities are helping to get food, water and other assistance to the tsunami victims. Americans know from our own catastrophes, such as the Florida hurricanes this past fall, the important role charities play in the rebuilding effort and that any and all help is appreciated. Please visit usafreedomcorps.gov to see what you can do to help the tsunami victims. Forward this link to family and friends and let's do our part to help bring hope and relief to this devastated region. Sincerely, Ed Gillespie Chairman, Republican National Committee

To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (47613)	1/8/2005 1:11:20 AM
From: IQBAL LATIF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50167

Today in history-January 8: 1198 - Lotario de Conti became Pope Innocent III. His first act was the restoration of the papal power in Rome. 1889 - Herman Hollerith received a patent for his electric tabulating machine. 1926 - Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud became the King of Hejaz, the presentday Saudi Arabia. 1989 - Kegworth Air Disaster: British Midland Flight 92 crashed onto the embankment of the M1 motorway, short of the runway of East Midlands airport, Leicestershire. 2004 - RMS Queen Mary 2, the largest passenger ship ever built, was christened by her namesake's granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II.